Has N4864S been in an accident?

Yes. N4864S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N4864S?

N4864S is a 1970 Piper PA-32-260 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 32-1288.

N4864S — 1970 Piper PA-32-260

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 17, 2026

N4864S appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 17, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 32-1288
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-32-260
Year: 1970
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-540 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN09LA605Sep 25, 2009Troy, MIMinor
A loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's selection of an empty or nearly empty main tank for takeoff.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1970 Piper PA-32-260).

Dec 8, 2009deregistered — Galt Zone Llc

Frequently asked

Has N4864S been in an accident?: Yes. N4864S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N4864S?: N4864S is a 1970 Piper PA-32-260 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 32-1288.

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